Aida Perez, Making False Statements, New Jersey 2020

Aida Perez, a 42-year-old mail carrier from Roselle Park, New Jersey, has been charged with making false statements to obtain federal workers' compensation benefits.

Perez, who worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Westfield, New Jersey, allegedly falsified a form claiming she sustained an ankle sprain on November 9, 2020, while performing her duties. However, an investigation revealed that Perez operated a business from which she received substantial income.

According to documents filed in the case, Perez signed and certified a form on November 18, 2020, stating she did not receive earnings from employment outside of her federal job. However, an undercover law enforcement officer purchased $245 in goods from Perez's business during the investigation.

Perez made her initial appearance in court on November 18, 2020, by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Falk and was released on bail.

The charge of making false statements to obtain federal workers' compensation benefits carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General, Northeast Area Field Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Matthew Modafferi. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark J. Pesce of the U.S. Attorney's Office's OCDETF/Narcotics Unit in Newark.

The charge and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and Perez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Aida Perez, a mail carrier from Roselle Park, New Jersey, has been accused of falsifying a workers' compensation claim. Perez allegedly made false statements to obtain federal benefits. The case is ongoing.

Aida Perez, a 42-year-old mail carrier from Roselle Park, New Jersey, was charged with making false statements to obtain federal workers' compensation benefits. Perez allegedly falsified a form claiming she sustained an ankle sprain on November 9, 2020. However, an investigation revealed that Perez operated a business from which she received substantial income.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/union-county-mail-carrier-charged-making-false-statements-obtain-federal-workers